Vidalia, Toombs County

BAMBOO EXPRESS

611 E FIRST ST VIDALIA, GA 30474

Food

Latest score

Jan 5, 2026

City

Vidalia

County

Toombs

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer for dishes at 10 ppm. COS: Manager discarded sanitizer water.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled sauces in individual cups in reach in cooler and unlabeled containers of fish in reach in freezer .

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bleach used as sanitizer not designated for food contact surfaces.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed test strips not operational and expired.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cracked and missing kitchen floor tiles.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk in freezer floor needs to be re-sealed to make smooth and cleanable.

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 816 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a food handler that was chopping up cabbage wipe sweat from his forehead with his gloved had and then went back to cutting up cabbage. COS The manager had the food handler throw out the contaminated cabbage and wash his hands. CA The PIC needs to educated staff on when to change gloves and wash hands.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black matter on the inside shield of the ice machine. CA The ice machine must be cleaned & sanitized frequently to prevent the build up of organic matter. EH will follow-up on Tuesday July 22 to recheck the ice machine.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leftover chicken in the walk-in cooler not labeled with a prep/discard date. CA All leftover foods if held longer than 24 hours must have a prep/discard date on the item.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(g) - warewashing equipment, cleaning agents (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The facility is using chlorine as its sanitizer, but when reading the label is missing the statement about being able to use for food contact surfaces.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet mop placed inside a bucket to dry

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee water bottles stored on a shelf next to food products

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed egg rolls cold holding at 45F in walk in cooler, ambient of walk in at 40F. COS: egg rolls discarded.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bulk rice container not labeled.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for meats in prep top cooler.

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 806 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS foods cold holding above 41F in the walk-in cooler. COS: Foods discarded CA: All TCS foods shall be cold held at 41F or below.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple prepped foods without a proper 7-day date for discard. CA: Advised PIC to date all foods held for 24 hours & discard after 7-days.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door allowing light into facility. CA: Put a door sweep on the back door to prevent pest entry.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand washing station plumbing leak. CA: Repair leak

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in rice container.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed WIC ambient at 68F. CA: Unit must cold hold at 41F or below and store must voluntarily close until unit is repaired and checked by the health department before use.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wash dishes with soap and rinse them off without sanitizing them. CA All dishes must be rewashed and sanitized.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drink stored on the shelf above the prep top cooler along with food items.

Jul 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 826 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed teriyaki chicken at 46, sweet & sour chicken at 45, chicken wing at 50, and ambient at 46. Will follow-up to re-check cooler. This is the white fridge in kitchen. Do not use this unit until re-inspected.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered broccoli in walk in cooler.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buildup on can opener blade. COS: Manager discarded can opener.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup in soda nozzles. CA: Clean and sanitize ASAP. Will follow-up at next inspection.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup inside ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize ASAP.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed roaches on freezer door and in drawer on black fridge and numerous roaches on rice container lid. CA: Have pest control treat ASAP. Will follow-up.